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Tennenti Surgeonfish
Scientific Name Acanthurus tennenti 
Reef Compatible Yes 
Care Level Intermediate 
Disposition Peaceful 
Min. Tank Size 75 gallons 
Mature Size 12 inches 
Diet Herbivore 
Range Sri Lanka, Indo-Pacific, Red Sea 
Size Class
15
Other Common Names
Doublebanded Surgeonfish, Leutenant Surgeonfish, Vampire Surgeonfish
Description
The Tennenti Tang begins life as a rather drab juvenile but will gain beautiful coloration once it has reached adulthood. The Tennenti tang is similar to the Dussumier Tang in it’s need for ample swimming space and through oxygenation of the water as this species also gets quite large. Often purchased to assist in algae control, Tennenti Tangs will spend their day picking at rockwork and occasionally sand in search for hair algae to eat. They have a well known reputation for being voracious hair algae consumers.
Diet
In the wild, Tangs spend their entire day swimming around on the reef in search of marine algae and meaty bits of food they can find. If underfed, it is often noted that tangs will likely pick at large polyp stony corals. It is recommended to feed dried marine algae (Nori), Spirulina Flakes, and frozen mysis shrimp. Tangs quite easily adjust to captive diets and will eventually eat flake and pellet foods as well. It is recommended to soak flake food in some type of vitamin supplement like Selcon or a garlic supplement in order to help the fish fight off any possible parasite infestation and offer balanced nutrition.
 
 
 
Item #   Description  
Price
 
Quantity
 
Stock Status
002526   Tennenti Surgeonfish, Small: over 2-2.5", Sri Lanka
 
$129.99
     
002528   Tennenti Surgeonfish, Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Sri Lanka
 
$139.99
     
002530   Tennenti Surgeonfish, Large: over 4.5-6.5", Sri Lanka
 
$149.99
     
 
 
* Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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